Vancouver Opera presnts The Pearl Fishers by Georges Bizet on October 22, 27 and 30

Vancouver Opera is excited to announce the opening of its 2022–2023 with a full-scale production of Georges Bizet’s The Pearl Fishers in October.

From the composer of Carmen, The Pearl Fishers’ transcendent beauty, lush orchestration and Bizet’s trademark melodies will transport audiences with the first production of this classic opera in 28 years. Directed by Vancouver favourite Rachel Peake, this dramatic opera tells the tale of two devoted friends and the woman that comes between them. Conductor Kamna Gupta makes her Vancouver Opera debut.

Cast in the tenor role of Nadir is Aaron Blake, making his Vancouver Opera debut. Singing the baritone role of Zurga is Canadian Phillip Addis who has performed all over the world. Audiences will remember him from Vancouver Opera productions of La Bohème and The Marriage of Figaro. Canadian-Lebanese soprano, Miriam Khalil sings the role of Leila in her Vancouver Opera debut. Canadian-Armenian bass-baritone, Vartan Gabrielian performs the role of Nourabad. The Pearl Fishers is sung in French with English SURTITLES™ projected above the stage.

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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/1364495-0?pid=5072

Category: Arts | Performing Arts

Price:
General Admission: CAD 50.00